My Buddy Beau

  • mudneck_joe
    SE MN
    Posts: 409
    January 18, 2012 at 5:01 pm #1275410

    For the past nine years I have had a hood ornament on my boat. The faster the boat went the more Beau would encroach the very tip of the boat. Although there were many times I thought for sure he would fall off, he did not. Until yesterday after a walk three houses from home. At 12 1/2 years his heart quit beating. You will not soon be forgoten. He loved the water, the field and most of all going fast in the boat. Everybody always asked “how old is your puppy?” When you said 12, people were shocked.


    Joel Ballweg
    Sauk City, Wisconsin
    Posts: 3295
    January 18, 2012 at 5:08 pm #1029473

    Sorry to hear the bad news about Beau. He was a good looking fellow for sure.

    Was he a yellow lab?

    chomps
    Sioux City IA
    Posts: 3974
    January 18, 2012 at 5:18 pm #1029482

    thanks for sharing your story, may the memories stay sweet, sorry for your loss.

    suzuki
    Woodbury, Mn
    Posts: 18621
    January 18, 2012 at 5:27 pm #1029488

    I hope my next dog goes that way instead of the vet doing it. Sorry for your loss.

    jonboy
    Wausau, WI
    Posts: 445
    January 18, 2012 at 5:30 pm #1029487

    Sorry for your loss…cherish the good memories with your companion!

    john_h
    Hastings, MN
    Posts: 73
    January 18, 2012 at 5:35 pm #1029492

    I have a chocolate with the exact same attitude in the fishing boat – up front and on the edge! He is 10 now and I am dreading the day I have to post his passing.

    It is incredably tough losing a friend such as Beau. Some people say “it’s only a dog”. I say, “dogs are people too”.

    Best wishes.

    mbenson
    Minocqua, Wisconsin
    Posts: 3842
    January 18, 2012 at 5:37 pm #1029493

    Quote:

    I hope my next dog goes that way instead of the vet doing it. Sorry for your loss.

    At 12 and some months, I agree that the same thing happens with my lab as well or while hunting for grouse lovin’ da woods… And this one would stand on the bow triangle, ears just a floppin’!!!

    Joe, sorry for your loss!!!

    Mark

    jbb
    Minneapolis area
    Posts: 199
    January 18, 2012 at 5:56 pm #1029503

    My two “walleye pointers” are 13 & 14 and one is going downhill fast I don’t look forward to that day.

    DrewH
    s/w WI.
    Posts: 1404
    January 18, 2012 at 6:19 pm #1029512

    I am sorry for your loss. In my house dogs are people. My little puppy Tinker a sh who will be 14 this year and I keep a close eye on her.

    palolo
    Posts: 284
    January 18, 2012 at 6:29 pm #1029519

    Sorry for your loss.

    jon_jordan
    St. Paul, Mn
    Posts: 10908
    January 18, 2012 at 6:29 pm #1029520

    Sorry for your loss. Never easy to lose a good friend. Sounds like he was a great dog! Rest in peace Beau.

    -J.

    wheres_waldo
    The Big Pond
    Posts: 478
    January 18, 2012 at 6:31 pm #1029522

    Bummer. My guy is really starting to show his age. It will be a sad day as I am sure today is for you.

    Ralph Wiggum
    Maple Grove, MN
    Posts: 11764
    January 18, 2012 at 6:34 pm #1029528

    Ouch! Sorry to hear, but at least he was able to spend his last moments with his best friend. RIP, Beau!!!

    dan stien
    Waunakee, Wisconsin
    Posts: 400
    January 18, 2012 at 7:12 pm #1029561

    Sorry to hear that, R.I.P. Beau!

    joe fish
    Inver Grove/ Malmo, Mn.
    Posts: 273
    January 18, 2012 at 7:12 pm #1029562

    Always tough with “Mans best friend”! RIP Beau

    drew-evans
    rochester MN
    Posts: 1099
    January 18, 2012 at 7:31 pm #1029573

    Very sorry for your loss!! keep all those great memories!

    ted-merdan
    Posts: 1036
    January 18, 2012 at 8:00 pm #1029593

    Sorry for your loss – regardless of how old, it’s always too soon. Take comfort that the memories will always be there and from time to time your mind will be triggered back to thought of a great time or something special that the two of you shared!

    Once the timing is right, replace Beau with two – that’s what our family did to replace Payton.

    -ted

    mudneck_joe
    SE MN
    Posts: 409
    January 18, 2012 at 8:11 pm #1029601

    Thank you for the support. I agree with you all. A dog becomes more than a dog. They become dear friends. It is going to feel weird driving the boat and being able to See everything.

    mxskeeter
    SW Wisconsin
    Posts: 3782
    January 18, 2012 at 10:02 pm #1029650

    Sorry for your loss. Dogs are special in our house. Just remember all the good times you had with him. Google up the poem Rainbow Bridge, it will leave something to think about. Best wishes and hope you get another freind just as good.

    wildfan
    Ogilvie Minnesota
    Posts: 598
    January 18, 2012 at 10:29 pm #1029659

    Sorry for your loss.

    Just this side of Heaven is a place called the Rainbow Bridge.

    When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food and water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable. All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.

    The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing: they miss someone very special to them who had to be left behind.

    They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. The bright eyes are intent; the eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to break away from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster. YOU have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

    Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together. . .

    Outdraft
    Western Wi.
    Posts: 1149
    January 18, 2012 at 11:56 pm #1029689

    I feel your pain my friend, i had to put my ol boy down this fall, not a day has passed when i don’t thing about all the good and bad times, he was always there for me, now i find myself callin the younger dog his name, i sent some stuff with him to the great hunting sky above, pics, calls,personal stuff, geez i’m breakin down thinkin about

    Jack Naylor
    Apple Valley, MN
    Posts: 5668
    January 19, 2012 at 3:24 am #1029779

    Sorry for your loss, RIP Beau.

    Rainbow Bridge:

    Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

    When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
    There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
    There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

    All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
    The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

    They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

    You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

    Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together….

    Author unknown…

    Jack

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